Driverside

Driverside

DriverSide.com, founded in fall 2007[1] by Internet entrepreneurs Trevor Traina, Adam Jackson, and Jad Dunning, is the first Web site specifically designed for automobile owners. DriverSide helps consumers save time and money on servicing and maintenance costs as well as buy and sell automobiles, parts and accessories. It offers free estimates of what repairs should cost for any given vehicle, as well as recall, service and value alerts for drivers. DriverSide allows vehicle owners to ask a certified auto mechanic a question for free[2]. It also offers advice on how to own and operate a vehicle as well as reviews on new and used automobiles. DriverSide’s community allow consumers to participate in forums, meet other owners of a particular vehicle, share knowledge, and post reviews on mechanics and dealers.

DriverSide is located in San Francisco, California.

Type Private
Founded Fall 2007
Headquarters San Francisco, California
Key people Trevor Traina, Founder and Chairman
Jad Dunning, CEO
Adam Jackson, EVP
Industry Automobile
Products Free online information and tools that help car owners maintain their cars
Revenue N/A
Employees 25[3]
Website DriverSide.com

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Investment and Finances

In March 2009, DriverSide completed its Series B funding round and has raised a total of $8.4 million from two funding rounds led by Catamount Ventures, Allegis Capital, and its founders[4].

DriverSide’s revenue is generated through advertising, business partnerships and lead generation[5] in which DriverSide offers automobile related services to its users.

Competitors

Three competitors[6] to DriverSide:

  • AutoMD.com
  • RepairPal based in Emeryville, CA[7]
  • FairRepair

References

  1. ^ http://www.driverside.com/about
  2. ^ http://www.driverside.com/about
  3. ^ http://venturebeat.com/2009/03/12/driverside-raises-53-million-for-car-advice-site/
  4. ^ http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/12/driverside-raises-53-million-to-help-keep-your-car-running-through-the-recession/
  5. ^ http://www.clickz.com/3629779
  6. ^ http://cbs3.com/business/automotive.auto.repair.2.937734.html
  7. ^ http://repairpal.com/about_us

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